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The Motley Fool
October 18, 2006
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Did Bankruptcy Reform Work? A year after new bankruptcy laws took effect, the results are still mixed. What is clear, however, is that many honest people are suffering for the bad actions of a few abusive debtors.   |
Investment Advisor
November 2006
David L. Miller |
A Law With an Immediate Effect The new landscape of bankruptcy in America: IRS officials and tax professionals review the impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. |
BusinessWeek
July 11, 2005
Amy Borrus |
Not Necessarily A Fresh Start On Oct. 17, bankruptcy will get tougher and costlier. Here's what you need to know. |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Jane Easter Bahls |
Against Your Will Is your business drowning in debt? If so, you should know about a legal maneuver creditors can use to force your business into bankruptcy. |
AskMen.com
July 7, 2002
Donald Morrison |
The Ups & Downs Of Bankruptcy While filing bankruptcy shouldn't be a shameful process, it is one that ought to be approached with caution. It's a means of repayment that isn't cut out for every financial situation, regardless of how catastrophic they may seem, and its consequences can be detrimental and far-reaching. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Bye-Bye, Bankruptcy? Expect to have a tougher time declaring bankruptcy soon. If you're deep in debt, learn more about the new rules. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2007
Brian Greenspoon |
Bankruptcy Sales Understanding sales processes from a legal standpoint during bankruptcy can be useful for commercial real estate professionals in the current market conditions. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Survive Bankruptcy Fortunately, there are logical steps and resources to help you survive and rebuild during these trying times. |
HBS Working Knowledge
August 25, 2003
Baker Library Staff |
Researching Bankruptcies on the Web A place to start for researching or filing bankruptcies. |
Entrepreneur
September 2001
Chris Sandlund |
Born Again Good businesses don't have to die just because they've gone hopelessly, out-of-control in debt. There is a place they can turn for redemption: the bankruptcy laws. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Why You Shouldn't File for Bankruptcy Do the math, and you may find the downsides outweigh your upsides. |
The Motley Fool
August 31, 2007
John Rosevear |
Don't Be Afraid of Bankruptcy Although bankruptcy's reputation is as a refuge for deadbeats, most of those who end up filing are regular folks who have gone through a life-changing (and finances-changing) experience. |
BusinessWeek
October 29, 2007
Christopher Farrell |
Bankruptcy Reform Bites Back For consumers, debt relief is harder to come by. And that's adding to housing woes. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2010
Matt Koppenheffer |
Place Your Bets on Ambac Financial! Is Ambac getting ready to waive the white flag? |
BusinessWeek
May 2, 2005
Gene G. Marcial |
Less Debt For Asta To Forgive The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention law helps companies like Astra Funding increase collection of outstanding receivables, thereby increasing its earnings. |
CFO
June 1, 2003
Alix Nyberg |
Second Acts After bankruptcy, companies often teeter between encore and final curtain call. |
Financial Planning
September 1, 2009
Stacy Schultz |
Staying Alive As the economic environment has pinned many financial advisors against a wall, for some, bankruptcy is their best chance at salvaging their business. |
CFO
January 1, 2006
Tim Reason |
Going for Broke Did Congress undermine a key pillar of American capitalism by tinkering with Chapter 11? |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
How To: Declare Bankruptcy Times are tough and you've found yourself with a pile of credit card debt -- and you have no way to pay it off. Here's how to declare bankruptcy properly. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
In Debt Over Your Head? The sooner you see disaster on the horizon, the easier it is to tackle the problem by yourself. If you're unable to make all of the minimum payments on your debt, afraid to answer your phone, or failing at negotiating better terms on your own, you might consider credit counseling. |
CFO
June 1, 2010
Vincent Ryan |
Breezing Through Bankruptcy Companies filing for Chapter 11 protection are exiting sooner than ever, but is faster always better? |
The Motley Fool
June 2, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
3 Bankruptcies That Actually Helped Investors Some bankrupt companies made good investments. Take a look at: Conseco... Delta Airlines... UAL Corp. ... |
The Motley Fool
May 19, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Why You Should Love Homeowner Defaults Overall, experience has shown that leniency in bankruptcy does more good than harm for society as a whole. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2006
Steven E. Ostrow |
Changing the Code While the new bankruptcy act primarily reforms the laws affecting consumer cases, it also contains a number of amendments applicable to business insolvencies. One of the most significant changes involves the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the treatment of commercial leases. |
BusinessWeek
November 12, 2007
R. Berner & B. Grow |
Prisoners of Debt The fresh start promised by bankruptcy is under attack as big lenders keep squeezing money out of consumers whose debts were canceled by the courts. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2013
Michael Zaverton |
Bankruptcy for Landlords Do you know what to do when your tenant files? |
Inc.
June 2009 |
Managing Business Insolvency and Bankruptcy Even after a business fails, an owner has important choices to make. |
HBS Working Knowledge
March 25, 2013
Kim Girard |
How Chapter 11 Saved the US Economy In a relatively short time, much of the corporate debt that defaulted during the US financial crisis has been managed down and corporate profits have rebounded. Stuart C. Gilson reviews the power of Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
Inc.
February 1, 2003
Bobbie Gossage |
Case Study: Going for Broke Few small companies survive Chapter 11, which makes filing for bankruptcy a last resort for the average privately held business. |
IndustryWeek
August 1, 2007
Traci Purdum |
When Suppliers File For Bankruptcy A checklist will help minimize losses when a customer or supplier files for bankruptcy. |
CFO
October 1, 2010
Vincent Ryan |
Bankrupt Companies Say "Pay Us Back" Bankruptcy trustees are aggressively seeking to reclaim payments made by near-insolvent firms to vendors and other unsecured creditors. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
In Debt? Save Yourself! AmeriDebt's bankruptcy filing is a reminder that we are often our own most able saviors. |
The Motley Fool
January 7, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
This Trend Could Destroy Your Savings New laws haven't stemmed the tide of bankruptcies. |
Home Theater
November 10, 2008 |
Circuit City Officially Bankrupt Recent store closures have not been enough to save Circuit City from the apocalypse. The mega-chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. |
The Motley Fool
December 13, 2011
Morgan Housel |
What the Great Depression Did That This Recession Won't How bankruptcy will prevent a generation of worry. |
BusinessWeek
July 29, 2010
Linda Sandler |
$1 Billion to Clean Up Lehman In the biggest U.S. bankruptcy ever, Lehman may spend five more years selling assets of $639 billion to pay unsecured creditors as little as 14.7 cents on the dollar. |
Inc.
May 2005
Mike Hofman |
In Defense of Chapter 7 Sensing that the system is being abused, Congress passed a bill in March to help creditors recover more debt from businesses that have filed bankruptcy. |
The Motley Fool
August 10, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Dad's Six-Figure Debt What do you do when a senior parent faces a serious financial bind? Here is advice to one very concerned son whose dad is paying $20,000 in credit card interest each year and asks others to weigh in on this important topic. |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2005
Rebecca McReynolds |
Bankruptcy's Toll New legislation will make it tougher for small businesses to get a fresh start. This means that advisers have to be more vigilant to make sure their clients aren't blindsided in today's uncertain economy. |
Financial Advisor
December 2005
Gregory Bresiger |
Unprotected Clients? Financial advisors must understand how the new bankruptcy law changes the rules of asset protection. |
BusinessWeek
May 13, 2009
Peter Coy |
Failure: A Bankrupt Idea Why the bankruptcy process that sorted out the mess when companies failed no longer works. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2005
John Reeves |
A Bankrupt New Law The new bankruptcy law goes into effect today, and there is only one thing to do. Cut up at least one of your credit cards today. It will be the wisest personal-finance choice that you will ever make. |
The Motley Fool
December 28, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Credit Cards ... for the Bankrupt? Is offering credit to bankrupt folks the right thing to do? While bankruptcy filings increased 17% over the last eight years, credit card profits went up 163% to $30.2 billion. This may discourage you as a citizen, but perhaps it will titillate you as an investor. |
BusinessWeek
July 4, 2005
Amy Borrus |
Creditors Will Crack The Whip Tough new rules will make corporate bankruptcies quicker and more brutal. |
CFO
October 1, 2011
Vincent Ryan |
Asset Sales: The Other Endgame Why insolvent companies are discovering that filing for bankruptcy is often not the best way to go. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Portfolio Recovery on the Mend The market for bad debt may be showing signs of improvement. Investors love the news, pushing the stock up by more than 8% in Monday's midday trading. |
Financial Planning
March 1, 2012
Miriam Rozen |
New Chapters After Bankruptcy John E. Matheny had a thriving financial planning business, with $35 million in assets under management, until three years ago. That's when the planner confronted disorder in his own finances. |
Financial Planning
November 1, 2005
Russell Wild |
Worst-Case Scenario If we ask ourselves (and we need to ask ourselves) what financial planners can do to protect the assets of a client from serious illness or injury, the first two items on the list are clear: Adequate health insurance and a good disability policy. |
Salon.com
April 12, 2001
Damien Cave |
Generation bankrupt They got hooked on credit cards when the good times seemed forever. Now the bills are due... |
Inc.
June 2004
Adam Hanft |
Grist: Why Bankruptcy is Bad for Business What happens if a small business needs to seek bankruptcy protection? The current laws counterintuitively favor large bankruptcies. It's time to address this lopsided situation |
